Description
Indulge in these decadent No Bake Superfood Brownies for a guilt-free treat that’s packed with wholesome ingredients and rich chocolate flavor. These brownies are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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For the bars:
- 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates
- 1/4 cup raw walnuts
- 1/4 cup raw pecans halves
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, divided
- 1/4 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- 1 tablespoon melted virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries or goji berries)
- 1 tablespoon warm water, if necessary
For the topping:
- 2 ounces dark chocolate bar (vegan, if desired)
To garnish:
- 1 tablespoon shelled chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, cherries or goji berries
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Add dates, walnuts, pecans, only ¼ cup of pistachios to the bowl of a food processor. Process until chunky.
- Next add in unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, cacao powder, coconut oil and vanilla extract. Process again until mixture is chunky and slightly clumping. If mixture is dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of warm water.
- Next add in remaining ¼ cup pistachios and dried cranberries and pulse again a few times until pistachios are slightly chunky. Add mixture into a 8×4 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper, pressing evenly towards the sides of the pan.
- Add dark chocolate to a small saucepan and place over low heat until melted. You can also microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Pour over the bars, tilting pan so that the chocolate covers the bars evenly. Garnish the bars with 1 tablespoon of the following: chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans. Place bars in the freezer for 20-45 minutes to harden.
- Once ready to serve, sprinkle with Maldon sea salt then cut into 8 squares. Store safely covered in the freezer for up to 1 month. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you want you can keep the melted dark chocolate off the top. They are still incredibly delicious.
- See the full post for storing & freezing instructions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
